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Noun
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Investigators believe that alcohol or drugs appear to be a factor in the crash as their investigation continues.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026 -
The Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser is free of synthetic dyes, sulfates, parabens, phthalates, and alcohol.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Go in a smallish group, belly up to the bar to put your name in, then order a strong drink if there's a wait.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Dec. 2025
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There’s a pool table, a crowd that feels like a group of steady regulars, strong drinks and cheap beers.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
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Last year, multiple locations were seized by the Kansas Department of Revenue for thousands of dollars in unpaid sales and liquor taxes.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Aldermen legalized video gambling machines in neighborhood establishments, restructured liquor taxes to bring in more revenue, cleared the way for advertising on downtown bridges and more.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Despite its name, the bar operates as a globally minded cocktail destination with equal attention paid to other spirits, along with small bites and an impressive cigar selection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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And for Dirty Shirleys, different spirits, including vodka, gin, tequila and vermouth can be substituted.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The cocktail menu includes four non-alcoholic drinks, including a booze-free Old Fashioned and a margarita.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Bohemian waxwing even takes its name from its notorious penchant for booze.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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Another rum-forward favorite worth seeking out at El Bembé is the white marble cocktail, made with white Don Q rum, crème de cacao, St-Germain liqueur, and clarified Greek yogurt.—
Amber Kallor,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Bacardi now owns a majority stake, controlling Teeling along with its eponymous rum brand, Angel’s Envy, Patron, and Dewar’s.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Others can act as stimulants that increase energy levels in the body, reducing sleep and relaxation, such as the B-complex vitamins and caffeine.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
6 Jan. 2026
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Mendelson said truck drivers during the 1950s were taking stimulants to stay awake, and the military uses them to this day.—
Kevin Krause,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Assembly Bill 1087 toughens penalties for drivers who cause a death while under the influence of intoxicants.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
4 Jan. 2026
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She was initially arrested on suspicion of first-degree negligent homicide, operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant, and reckless driving, police said in the press release.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
26 Dec. 2025
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